Less hair, more money for charity was the Aug. 3 plan at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Denver. It worked like a charm. Not only did Michael “Miles” Standish have his locks shorn, but another prominent … Continue reading →

In less than a month since my lead story appeared about a reader finding a 1990 “Missing S” mintmark Lincoln cent in a proof set, yet another reader reported finding one. The rarity was found by M. Soledad Rivano of … Continue reading →

Last week, the U.S. Mint made several announcements during the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in Denver, Colo. In September, it will begin selling bullion-priced 2017 one-ounce palladium Eagles to Authorized Purchasers. Collectors and investors will be able … Continue reading →

By Henry Hettger Colonel John May Francisco (Kentucky Colonel) from Virginia who moved to La Veta, Colo., in 1859, planned and built a fort as protection for the townspeople against the Indians, basically the Ute tribe. A beige adobe structure … Continue reading →

By Mike Thorne, Ph.D. This month’s review is devoted to a very different coin book: Lost Cents, Dead Owners: Appreciating Coins in Decay. Rather than looking at the best of the best, which you typically find in numismatic tomes, Dr. … Continue reading →

LFK Tradeshows has announced an addition to its line of shows, with the Aug. 25-26 debut of the Illinois Coin & Paper Money Show. According to show owner Lyn Knight, the show, to be held at the Gateway Convention Center … Continue reading →

In September, longtime Celtic coin dealer and author Chris Rudd of Norfolk, England, will celebrate his 80th birthday. He is doing so by selling his personal collection of British antiquities and Roman coins. As he observes: “I’ve had my fun … Continue reading →

Late August through early September, Archives International Auctions will be conducting a live catalog sale from its offices in Fort Lee, N.J. That catalog was still a work in progress at the time of writing. However, the processing of notes … Continue reading →

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Letters to the Editor (Aug. 29, 2017) Kiick receives warm welcome in Quebec
This past July had Kimberly S. Kiick, the energized American Numismatic Association executive director, attending and sharing our world of money hobby with our northern neighbors at the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association Convention, outside of Montreal, Quebec, at Boucherville, in the heart of French-speaking Canada.
This was Kim’s first venture north, ...